Africa 54: World Press Freedom Day 2024 ; Zambian Journalist Tackles Effects Of Climate Change

A look at the meaning of the World Press Freedom rankings in Africa in 2024, where covering elections caused a great deal of violence against journalists by political actors and their supporters. Award-winning Zambian Journalist Paul Monde Shalala, is recognized for highlighting ecological challenges such as lead poisoning in the Southern African Country’s Kabwe district and the effects of climate change. And, in entertainment, Music Time In Africa host Heather Maxwell reports on the International Jazz Day 2024 which made its maiden voyage to Africa. All this and much more, coming up on today Africa 54